About us

Mrs. Mason

This year we celebrated our 34th year. Each year we are honoured with a plaque (award) for being voted top rank as a private school in Durham Region.

The Principal ensures that all standards are met, and the staff are always striving to surpass expectations. Specialization in subjects and activities are offered in French, Piano, Recorder, Chess, ESL etc. Students are able to participate in lunchtime intramurals, private piano lessons, after school programs and tutoring.

G.B.M.S teachers are Montessori certified and / or have their R.E.C.E qualifications. D.E.P.S and Durham Academy teachers are O.C.T certified.

Our Toddler class has a maximum size of 13 students & 3 teachers. Our age 3 class has a maximum of 16 students with 3 teachers. Our age 4 class has a maximum class size of 16 students with 2 teachers. Casa 3 (age 5) up to grade 8 has a maximum of 16 students. Durham Academy will not exceed 12 students per class. Small class sizes in all 3 classes ensure individualized, quality attention.

Durham Academy’s enrichment is the STEM pedagogy. Focused on exploring student’s potential and developing their interests in Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics. All of our courses at are the highest Academic level. Each year we strategically pick the best courses to give our students the edge and challenge to successfully pursue their post secondary goals.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Suzanna Mason

Principal

Who We Are

Canada’s secondary education ranks third in the world, just behind Finland and Tokyo. Durham, located in southern Ontario, about 60km away from downtown Toronto, has the most developed economic, the safest environment, and the richest resources of employment and education of Canada.

Durham Education Group is a private education institution registered and accredited by the Ontario Department of Education, Canada. With 33 years’ history, it has been recognized as the best private school in Durham by Canada’s most influential consumer magazine.

Ms. Suzanna Mason, has been the principal for more than 10 years. She has established the leading Montessori Kindergarten, Durham Elementary Education College and Durham High School for Durham Education Group, forming a complete basic education system consisting of kindergarten, primary school, middle school and high school.

The vision and the mission of this school is to bring out the best of each child while using the Montessori philosophy. So we’re giving the child their independence and we are letting them meet their potential.

All teachers in the school are certified by the Ontario Department of Education. They enter the Durham Education Group after rounds of selections.

All the schools of Durham Education Group conduct small-class education, with a 1:13 teacher-student ratio. Each teacher will have more energy to take care of the individual needs of different children to provide students with truly personalized education.

Durham High College introduced state-of-the-art STEM pedagogy in North America. Focused on exploring students’ potential and developing their interests in learning, it combines science, technology, engineering and math, teaching student basic knowledge as well as methodology and applied technology.

Durham High College puts 3D printing course into the syllabus. Through guiding students to complete a series of 3D printing projects, it integrates each knowledge point of art and science into project-based teaching system. Students will gain practical experience and master the methods of scientific research and industrial design in the class, and then apply them to discover and solve problems in everyday life. Therefore, students can develop their ability of continuous learning and foster their learning interest.

Durham High School will make sure that the students have access to the consular who will guide them to take the proper courses and to help them apply to universities.

Durham Education Group began to enroll students in Mainland China since 2016. Cooperating with professional immigration service agencies, it provides students with one-stop services involved high school learning, bank accounts opening, university application, graduation and employment, work visa and immigration service.

With the good school district environment, cost-effective education service, high education quality, intelligent management and one-stop overall services, Durham College gains more and more favors from overseas students.

What Our Parents Say

“ My experience with both Great Beginnings Montessori School(GBMS) and Durham Elementary Private School(DEPS) has been nothing short of amazing. I had put my two children in 3 other private schools prior to them attending GBMS and DEPS so I am aware of the differing levels of excellence to be seen at the various schools. GBMS and DEPS have nothing but outstanding, caring, knowledgeable teachers who take time with each student to ensure that they are reaching their full potential. Should I have any concerns, they are always available to speak with and readily resolve any issues that may arise.
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“ The care and passion from your staff. Teachers are so friendly and welcoming. It blows my mind to see what our child has learned in only one year.
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“ The kindness, caring and professionalism of the teachers is wonderful. I feel like I am leaving my children with people who care about them almost as much as I do. This is a great feeling and very important when trusting others with your children.
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“ The quality of the Academics/Arts/Music/ P E Program has impressed me. The professional organized manner by which the school is run. I continually am impressed by the quality of the education provided and how the program is always tailored to the needs of each individual
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“ There is a Family Atmosphere.
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“ We love how informed the staff keeps the parents about daily progress with their child.
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“ Great Open Door Policy.
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“ The school is full of positive energy
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“ We love the small class size and teachers are always available.
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“ We are very impressed with the academics and the teacher's look well connected with the students
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